Will insurance cover treatment?

A greater number of insurance companies are covering acupuncture. Each health insurance plan is different but we will process your paperwork to ensure that you get the best coverage possible. Traditional Chinese Medicine is very flexible so treatment plans can be tailored to fit most budgets. We will bill your insurance company every time you get treated if you are in or out of network, this lets your insurance provider know that you would like our services to be covered and surprisingly enough sometimes they cover your services even when they say they don't!
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AW is in Network with- NYSHIP/Empire Plan, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, NORTHWELL, Affinity Health Insurance Plan(through Landmark) and Emblemhealth/GHI (through American Specialty Health(ASH).
Flex Spending Account – Any acupuncture expense not covered by insurance can be paid using your flex spending account.
Motor Vehicle Accidents – If you have been in a motor vehicle accident and you have a valid No Fault insurance claim we can provide rehabilitation treatments at no cost.
Workers Compensation Case- if you have been inured at work and have an open and active worker's comp case we can provide acupuncture and massage with a prescription from your physician

How Do I Choose an Acupuncturist?

New York’s acupuncture law is one of the oldest in the United States. Licensed practice was established here in 1975. You should seek out a licensed acupuncturist trained in an ACAOM approved school who is nationally board certified by the NCCAOM. ACAOM approval insures a well rounded education of at least 3 years duration in both Chinese and Western medical theory including a minimum of 700 clinical hours.

Most medical doctors and chiropractors who practice acupuncture have only 150-200 hours of total training. While their western medical background may provide additional benefits, they are not versed in the subtleties of TCM. Be sure to ask about their background and experience. Finally, choose someone you feel comfortable with, who will answers your questions, and willingly communicates expectations and feedback.